<span style="color: #222222;">National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report on disappearing water bodies in Delhi due to alleged unplanned growth and negligence by the authorities. It has issued notices to the Delhi Government and Delhi Development Authority.  </span><br />''<br />''It has called for a detailed report in the matter within six weeks.  NHRC has said that there are laws and guidelines to safeguard such vital components of environment. <br />''<br />''It said that the alleged negligence by the authorities tantamount to violation of human rights.   It added that the water bodies and wetlands are a vital part of the hydrological cycle, which supports rich biodiversity and provides a wide range of ecosystem services. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Commission also noted that on 23rd April, 2019, Wetland Authority was constituted under the chairpersonship of the Chief Secretary in Delhi for conservation and management of wetlands.</span>